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Joey Challenge

Hey guys, recently I started the Joey Challenge on Crystal version, and I was wondering who else here has done it. How was it for you? Or if you haven't tried it yet, have you heard about it? lol I got a bit caught up in the idea when I first heard about it, and I've been having fun so far.

1. Your name must be Joey.
2. You must have a Rattata throughout the whole game. No other Pokémon can be used (except for use of HMs).
3. You are not allowed to evolve Rattata.
4. You may teach Rattata any applicable TMs.
5. You cannot use cheats of any kind.
6. You may attempt this challenge on any Pokémon version/game.
7. You may only have your Rattata with you while challenging the Elite Four.

I've heard of this challenge, but I don't have any interest in it. Even though the fact my Silver version can't save anymore shouldn't hinder it for me (because I can't ever bring myself to start over a save file), I just don't think I'll do a very good job at it xD. It sounds fun, because challenges are fun, but it doesn't sound like something I would do personally. And I had an over-powered Pikachu on Yellow when I first played it.

So I'll go one step beyond and not evolve my little Rattata. Besides, I've grown to love him <3 lol

Originally Posted by Kutie Pie

I've heard of this challenge, but I don't have any interest in it. Even though the fact my Silver version can't save anymore shouldn't hinder it for me (because I can't ever bring myself to start over a save file), I just don't think I'll do a very good job at it xD. It sounds fun, because challenges are fun, but it doesn't sound like something I would do personally. And I had an over-powered Pikachu on Yellow when I first played it.

I know, right? I've erased a few of my games, but it's so hard XD But I'm a sentimental person. lol It helps that I'm playing with an emulator.

Rattata
Lv. 25
Mud-slap
Tail Whip
Quick Attack
Hyper Fang
Rattata, up to this point, has still done pretty well overall. After all, we've beaten Whitney and gotten the Plainbadge! But...we did run into a bit of a problem...

I had some issues fighting Morty due to his Gengar having Hypnosis and Dream Eater, and Haunter proved difficult with Spite (he repeatedly drained the PP of Mud Slap, the only move my Rattata knows to counter Ghost-type Pokemon).

Well, I didn't have many major issues with Chuck. I didn't defeat him the first time I fought him, but he was much easier than Morty (and that rather surprised me, given that Chuck is the Fighting-type gym leader.)

lol Yeah, it certainly has its moments...The Ghost-type gym took a while. :P

Rattata
Lv. 49
Mud-slap
Super Fang
Quick Attack
Hyper Fang

I haven't taught Rattata any new moves yet. So far, the ones he has are pretty good--Quick Attack for weak enemies, Hyper Fang for strong enemies, Mud-slap for specific types (e.g. Ghost), and Super Fang for those with high defense (e.g. Rock and Steel).

I defeated Pryce and obtained the Glacierbadge from Mahogany Town! But yes...I did skip a certain young lady.

Jasmine was definitely the most difficult gym leader so far. I had trouble with Morty, yes, and I didn't defeat Chuck the first time I fought him, but Jasmine...It took many attempts. I even tried her before going to fight Pryce, and that didn't work out at all.

Oh yeah, the great thing for me was that you don't have to worry about training as Rattata gets to Level 100 fast enough assuming you defeat most (if not all) the trainers along the way. Good luck with yours!

Oh yeah, the great thing for me was that you don't have to worry about training as Rattata gets to Level 100 fast enough assuming you defeat most (if not all) the trainers along the way. Good luck with yours!

Yeah, that's actually something I found surprising. Except for Morty and Jasmine, I really haven't had much trouble so far, just because Rattata has always had a level advantage.

Now then.

Update!

Rattata
Lv. 59
Mud-slap
Super Fang
Quick Attack
Hyper Fang

So battling Clair was easy, but she was a bit of a punk afterward. Even after I defeated her, she refused to give me the gym badge (which I'm pretty sure is against the gym leader rules...). After visiting Dragon's Den and answering the questions to the old man's liking, she handed over Risingbadge.

Morty was, actually, the whole reason I never tried a Joey challenge. I checked Rattata's movepool and didn't see it as being possible. Forgot about TMs, and even if I had I always forget that Levitate isn't a thing yet, lol.